matt_zak

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need a dvd player recommendation..
Look at the new Rotel RDV-1050. Excellent player for $500 retail. 
Solid state amp ultimate stop...
The Gryphon Antileon Signature Monos would be mine. 
paradigm studio 60 v2 or paradigm studio 60 v3?
The weight difference is only that big if you have the veneer vs. the laminate. The v.3 have a more open midrange and are far more detailed than the v.2. The satin anodized tweeter on the v.3 takes away the brightness from the v.2. I've sold Parad... 
Finally Heard some Gryphon gear....
Finally, someone else that has the love for Gryphon gear. I currently run their older Line Stage preamp and absolutely love it. I hope to have one of their power amps someday too. 
Buzz through speakers w/amp on & pre off
You should never keep your amp on if your pre is off...either keep both on or both off. 
McIntosh MC206 and MX134
yeah, but w/ the 206 you get the sentry monitor and power guard wich comes standard w/ all mcintosh amps. the 134 has a similar feature to power guard but for input voltage. if it gets to loud it'll automatically adjust. 
live dvd/v concerts
the tribute to george harrisondavid gilmore livethe blue man groupbondnorah jonesunderworld 
Reference quality line stage?
You should take a look at the Gryphon Sonata Allegro. Probably the best preamp I've heard in that price point. Another great one is the Classe Omega. 
Finest subwoofer for music under $1,000?
paradigm's new pw-2100 for $730 retail is very good...nice 10" driver w/ 400w amp. 
Speakers that accurately reproduce a drumset
Go audition the new Paradigm Signature S8's. I listend to them w/ the Shefield Labs Drum & Track cd and was highly impressed. 
concert DVD recommendations
David Gillmore (lead guitarist from Pink Floyd) has a great concert dvd also in my rotation are Paul Simon and Norah Jones....ooohhh and one of the best concert dvds made is one of the oldest Dave Matthews Band "Listener Supported" 
Class A multi-channel amp?
Classe amps run in "Class A" mode during normal listening levels (around 30-40watts) then switch over to "Class AB". So the CAV-180 or CAV-500 from Classe would work....Also, I'm not sure but Pass Labs might make one... 
McIntosh MVP841 Transport? Who makes it?
Panasonic Transport 
OK folks, what the best pre for under 10,000?
Gryphon Sonata Allegro is the finest preamp I have heard. new $15,000 (on audiogon $8,000-$9,000) 
Wireworld interconnects differences ?
Eclipse 3+ is 162 litz coated copper strands w/ the older stile connector that looks like a knuckle.Eclipse 5 is 162 litz coated occ copper strands w/ the newer stile connector w/ the hollow silver clad center conductor (the new connector makes a ...